Approval for new buildings at science and tech park

Commercial developer Brackley Property Developments (BPD) has secured planning consent for three new buildings at a science and technology park in the East Midlands.Leicester City Council has given approval for the development of Plot 3C, a 1.1 acre parcel of vacant land at Pioneer Park, Exploration Drive, within Leicester’s Science and Innovation Enterprise Zone.The new self-contained developments will provide accommodation suitable for knowledge based and creative businesses, ranging in size from 6,000 – 25,000 sq ft.Major infrastructure works are underway to support the new business space at Pioneer Park and bring forward adjacent land at Space Park, University of Leicester’s development for space research, learning and innovation.BPD managing director Stephen Pedrick-Moyle said that the developer had begun a design and tender process and anticipated being on site at Pioneer Park in early 2023.He said: “We’re pleased to have exchanged with Leicester City Council and secured planning consent for the development of Plot 3C. These new buildings will enhance the facilities available to the research and development sector and will cover a wide range of uses, from software development to bespoke laboratory space.”They also have the potential to support local jobs, retaining talented graduates from Leicester’s two universities.”